1. Impact of obesity in
America
Irina Bubnova, Irma Isarraras, Stephanie Knippa
2. History of Obesity
• The late 1970’s when 15 percent of adults had a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30. Almost 5 decades later,
the percentage of obese adults has doubled to over 30 percent with more than one-third of the adult population
clinically obese, and more than two-thirds of the adult population overweight (Henderson, 2015).
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4. Long term effects of obesity
• Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and
several specific cancers
• Lower life expectancy
• Lower your earnings
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6. What the Future Holds…
• The overweight rates in America have also grown, with overweight and obese
people projected to be 74% of the population in 2020
7. The Food Industry
The effects the food industry has on obesity
is astronomical. They are creating “healthier
foods” but they are not really healthier for
you. Low in fat-High in sugar or Low/No
sugar-High in fat.
Fast food chains and restaurants are just as
much to blame. From over processed and
loaded with preservatives to huge portions
for an entrée.
8. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise
• Get moving, and stay active to reduce your risk of obesity.
The more you move and the more active you stay, the healthier you will be and
the lower the risk of becoming obese.
9. Health Insurance
• Cover Preventive Services
Health Coach( In person or by
phone)
• Programs such as Weight Watchers,
discount for gym memberships and
trainers.
• Nutritional support.
10. Cost of Obesity
• Health care: . The Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) estimated that in 2008, the annual medical
cost of obesity in the U.S. was a staggering $147
billion. Obese people had on average, medical
costs that where $1,429 higher than those of normal
weight people (“Adult obesity,” 2014).
• Work: Making less due to time needed off health
related reasons.
• YOUR LIFE.
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12. Alternative's to tackling Obesity
• -Tax unhealthy food
-Education at a young age
-Force schools to offer healthier
lunch options.
-Access to preventive services for
those who are obese.
